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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.35, 31,965.15 and 13,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.35, 31,965.15 and 13,093.62 is: 18,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.35 : 31,965.15 = 13,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.35/31,965.15 = 13,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.35x = 31,965.15 × 13,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.35x = 418,539,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,539,527.34/23,159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.16

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